Giving up ruggedness for size is usually not a good tradeoff. SICK PowerProx photoelectric sensors avoid this compromise and provide reliable detection over long sensing ranges in a compact form factor. The sensor’s time-of-flight laser scanning technology with Class 1 eye-safe lasers can reliably detect fast-moving objects, small and flat objects, and dark or shiny […]
Vision systems
Photoelectric Sensor Operates in Harsh Duty Applications
A photoelectric sensor in an IP69K rated stainless steel housing can survive the tough applications in harsh environments. That’s the intent of Balluff’s new R01E stainless steel flatpack photoelectric sensor. With a polyamide (PA) optical surface and targeting harsh duty including wash-down applications, the sensors are offered in diffuse versions with ranges up to 100 […]
Detect Minor Changes with Full-Spectrum Sensor
Detecting presence versus absence may be rather straightforward but detecting slight differences in a shade of color is another matter. KEYENCE Corp. of America’s LR-W series can do both allowing it to address many sensing applications. The LR-W is capable of analyzing the full visible light spectrum. This capability allows photoeye standardization throughout a facility. […]
ON Semiconductor CCD Image Sensor Expands Options for Astrophotography and Scientific Imaging
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, is advancing image capture for demanding astrophotography and scientific imaging applications with availability of a new 16.2 megapixel (MP) charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensor. The new KAF-16200 CCD image sensor leverages the advanced design and manufacturing capabilities of ON Semiconductor to enable image capture of the highest […]
Expanded CMOS image sensor family with high-resolution options
ON Semiconductor has added four new high resolution devices to its PYTHON family of CMOS image sensors. Now totaling nine separate devices that provide resolutions ranging from VGA to over 25 megapixels (MP), this high performance family addresses the needs of general-purpose industrial imaging applications such as machine vision, inspection and motion monitoring, security, surveillance, […]
Tiny spectral sensor handles 380-700 nm wavelength range
Ocean Optics has expanded its Spark spectral sensor range with the addition of the Spark-DET-VIS. The most versatile of the Spark line of spectral sensors, the tiny sensor-only version weighs less than 1g, making it the smallest spectral device on the market. While optical technology advances have shrunk instrument size, the Spark-DET-VIS still delivers full […]
Kostal and Infineon Equip the Car with 6th Sense for Increased Traffic Safety
Throughout Europe 25,700 people were killed on the roads last year – an average of 70 traffic fatalities a day. Most of these accidents happened because the motorists weren’t paying attention. A new system has been designed to assist the driver and significantly reduce the number of accidents. At the 2015 International Motor Show (IAA), […]
Full HD WDR cameras with Sony CMOS sensor IMX236
The Imaging Source, an international manufacturer of machine vision cameras, has just announced the immediate availability of new industrial cameras with the Sony Full HD WDR Sensor IMX236. The cameras feature compact, robust industrial housing with C/CS- or S-Mount and are available as GigE (PoE) and USB 3 versions in monochrome and color. With integrated […]
CMOS Image Sensors Poised for Growth
The 2015 edition of IC Insights’ O-S-D Report—A Market Analysis and Forecast for Optoelectronics, Sensors/Actuators, and Discretes shows CMOS image sensor sales climbing 15% in 2015 to reach an all-time high of $10.1 billion. This occurs after a strong 19% increase in 2014 and subpar 4% growth in 2013. The 2013 decline primarily resulted from […]
Baumer optical sensors are simple and flexible to implement
Through the integration of the communication interface IO-Link for the sensor principles diffuse mode sensor with background suppression and SmartReflect (the light barrier without a reflector), the optical O300 and O500 NextGen sensors have improved their already outstanding efficiency. The IO-Link interface facilitates the rapid startup of systems through the automated transmission of various parameters […]